Re: How fast is a 318 Dakota (fwd)

From: L. Jacobs (ljacobs@calvin.uchsc.edu)
Date: Thu Feb 29 1996 - 10:07:38 EST


In message <199602290539.AA100942377@cougar.sr.hp.com> Frank Ball writes:
> & I have a '94 Dakota Ext. Cab 318 automatic. I want to know if it will get
> & blown away by a stock 350 Chevy P.U. automatic? This would be in a drag
> & race from a dead stop.
> &
> & Brian Chinn

You _really_ need to watch the rear-end gearing. If he's running 3.9+ and
you're running the 3.53's, your advantage in horspower won't help, unless
you hook up better than the chevy. Make sure you lower your tire pressure
in the rear tires. Also, only have about 1/3 or 1/4 tank of gas, and make
sure it's premium. etc.... etc... etc...
Um... the new chevy's (sequential port injection) will
beat you unless something unforseen happens.

Hope you're not betting pink slips !! ;)
                                                - Lee -
                                         LJacobs@Calvin.UCHSC.Edu

 



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